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Video: Exit Strategy for Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:15 EST

Building a strong Afghan army to bring stability and security to the country could be the best exit strategy for the U.S. Mandy Clark reports on the challenges of this option.

Video: Obama's Oath to 'Finish the Job'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:06 EST

President Obama has finally settled on a plan for the war in Afghanistan after nearly two and a half months of debate. The details will be given in a prime time address on Tuesday. Chip Reid reports.

Video: Obama To Announce Decision In Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:51:28 EST

At a news conference, President Obama announced that he will announce his decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving.

Video: Unplugged: Obama Will "Finish The Job" In Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:37:24 EST

President Obama will formally make his decision on increasing troops in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving. John Dickerson spoke with CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid and Politico's Mike Allen. Plus; Dickerson meets with Blue Dog Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).

Video: Huckabee on Obama's Vision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:37 EST

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee compares his vision for the United States to President Barack Obama's.

Video: Huckabee Disagrees with Bailouts

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:34:10 EST

In response to a question on government-subsidized bailouts, Mike Huckabee says that he thinks mismanaged companies should reap what they sow.

Video: Huckabee On Defining Marriage

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:31:32 EST

Mike Huckabee explains why he supports amending the U.S. constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.

Video: Huckabee Prefers Palin Over Obama

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:29:21 EST

A recent CBS poll found that 62 percent of Americans do not believe that Sarah Palin would be an effective president. Mike Huckabee says he would have voted for her over President Barack Obama.

Video: Huckabee Criticizes Obama for Bowing

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:28:31 EST

Mike Huckabee tells Katie Couric that he was offended by the image of President Barack Obama bowing to Japan's emperor.

Video: Huckabee's Beef with Healthcare

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:27:32 EST

Mike Huckabee talks to Katie Couric about the current healthcare bills on Capitol Hill. Huckabee says that if the nation wants to get serious about healthcare, the U.S. needs to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles.

Video: Who are the Next GOP Rock Stars?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:25:45 EST

Mike Huckabee speculates on who he thinks has a promising future in the Republican party.

Video: Will Huckabee Run in 2012?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:26:00 EST

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was a 2008 Republican presidential candidate. Will he try again for the Oval Office in 2012? Katie Couric finds out.

Video: @katiecouric: Mike Huckabee

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:20:41 EST

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee sits down with Katie Couric to discuss whether he'll run in 2012, what he thinks about Sarah Palin, who will be the next GOP rock star and much more.

Video: Afghan War Next Steps

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:52:42 EST

Harry Smith spoke with Bookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon about the possibility of additional Afghan troops coming from allied countries.

Video: Obama's Afghan Decision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:42:04 EST

The White House is reporting that President Obama has made his decision regarding additional troops in Afghanistan. Bill Plante reports.

Video: Alleged Terror Group Probed

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:13:30 EST

The Justice Department recently charged eight men with Somali family ties with conspiring to kill or injure persons outside the U.S. As Bob Orr reports, the FBI continues to search for more evidence.

Video: Poll: Americans Question Obama

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:53 EST

Facing mounting issues ranging from health care reform to the economic crisis to the war in Afghanistan, a new poll shows that Americans are questioning President Obama's credibility. Chip Reid reports.

Video: Unplugged: Tax For Troop Increase In Afghanistan?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:31 EST

Sharyl Attkisson spoke with House Appropriations Cmte. Chairman Rep. David Obey (D-Wisc.) about a proposed surtax to pay for a troop increase in Afghanistan. Plus; Dr. Bernadine Healy and Dr. Joseph Mercola breakdown the myths and realities of the H1N1 pandemic.

Video: Health Care Issues Facing Democrats

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:44:46 EST

CBS News political analyst John Dickerson spoke to Harry Smith about the issues facing democrats in the health care debate including abortion and public option.

Video: Democrats Divided on Health Care

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:29:30 EST

Senate democrats must persuade wavering moderates and fend off republicans to push health care reform forward, but as Whit Johnson reports staying together may be the real challenge.

Video: Obama's Slipping Approval Rate

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:46:45 EST

The Health Care debate and troubled economy may be hurting President Obama's approval rating. To help put this in perspective, John Dickerson joins Nancy Cordes.

Video: Let the Debate Begin

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:46:15 EST

The recent Senate votes have set the stage for a bruising battle over Health Care Reform. As Kimberly Dozier reports, a grueling debate has begun.

Video: Face The Nation, 11.22.09

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:40:30 EST

Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate health care reform; Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Bob Schieffer discuss mammography screening and health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on the cost of security.

Video: Will Health Care Limit Mammograms?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:07:42 EST

Bob Schieffer spoke with CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the risks facing women after an expert panel's recommendation that mammography screening to detect breast cancer should be scaled back.

Video: Smooth Sailing For Health Care?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:53:52 EST

The Senate will soon debate health care reform for a vote, but are Democrats out of the woods yet or will Republicans stop the momentum? Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate.